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Lost Cell Phone, Surrey BC…Found

  • from Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada)
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I received a text message in regards to a lost cell phone in Surrey. It turned out to be this young ladies work phone, it was very important she find it for obvious reasons so her and her family were searching the area she was getting a ping location from  »find my phone »

What happened was the young lady put the phone on top of the car while she was strapping her young son in the backseat and forgot she had put the phone on top of the car. Her husband was driving and as she was in the backseat with her son, she noticed something fly past the window and realized that was her phone. They stopped and searched the area with no luck they found a piece of the back of the phone, but nothing else.

For the next couple of days the phone was ringing and it showed it by the side of the highway just by the onramp where they came on to the freeway. Many days have passed and they reached out to me to see if I could search the side of the highway in long grass by a ditch. I started my search by walking up the side of the highway where I found the protective case way down the highway, I sent her the picture and she said that was the case I started searching, but had no luck so I decided to go up the on ramp where I happen to see a little glimmer on the side of the highway in the last lane closest to the on ramp. It was the phone and it was flatten! I found it and hopefully it’s enough that the insurance will cover the phone so they can get a free one.

I love my job!!

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Lost Men’s Wedding Band in Addison County, Vermont

  • from Bristol (Vermont, United States)
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On September 24th I received a call at work from Bruce. He got my information from fellow “Ring Finder” Mike Baker as I was closer to Cornwall than him. After a 5 minute conversation I told Bruce I could help out that night around 6:00 after work but only had an hour of light left. I arrived at 6:00 that night and searched the lawn area where Bruce was working in the yard as that was the easiest part of the search. The tricky part of the search was where Bruce was trimming brush and then throwing it onto a pile and then into the woods.
I had no luck. I talked it over with him and said the woods are going to be tricky with all of the standing brush and not able to get good coil swings with it standing. I mentioned trimming the brush back from the lawn to improve the possibility of finding the ring and he said he was going to get it done. I reached out on the 1st of October to see if he was ready for to come back out and he was. After I got done with my responsibilities the morning of 10/3, I went back out to Cornwall and after about 15 minutes of a small grid search of the brush he had cleared I had it! Bruce was very impressed and pleased!
Glad to help Bruce and although I have located several lost rings this was officially my first as a “Ring Finder”!

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LOST WHITE GOLD WEDDING RING TEGA CAY, SC…..FOUND!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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Received a text from a young man that said his wife lost her rings in their front yard and asked me if I could come find one of the two rings. They ended up finding the engagement ring but were unable to find the wedding ring.

We agreed to Sunday morning and I get there, get my machine dialed in and start my search. The area was about 5×5 area and took me less than 5 mins find it! Took me longer to set up the machine than it took to find the ring.

They weren’t home at the time so I placed the ring in a secure spot until they got back home and they sent me a photo of his wife holding up the ring.

Another recovery and a precious ring back where it belonged!!

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 126 total!

Ring count for 2026: 138 (30 – recoveries/1 – return)

GOLD – 35 (24 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD/METEOR – 1 (1-recovery)
GOLD/STAINLESS – 1 (recovery)
PLATNIUM – 5 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 28
TUNGSTEN – 4 (1-recovery)
TITANIUM – 1
JUNK – 59
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS & BURY THE DRAMA!”

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Lost Wedding Rings Recovered In Ventura at the Beach by Dave The RingFinder

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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If you have lost your wedding ring, a bracelet, golden grill, or a necklace, don’t waste the time or the money buying or renting a metal detector. Instead hire an expert metal detecting professional like Dave The RingFinder! Dave is the “metal detective” and knows how to stack the odds in your favor to get your precious jewelry back. Call or text Dave at 805-290-5009 so he can create a plan to get your ring back!

I got a call today from Megan who had been enjoying the sun and surf in Ventura today except for the fact that she lost both her engagement and wedding rings somewhere in the sand. She had taken them off for safekeeping and as usually happens, she proceeded to lose them. She was super distraught but I assured her that as long as she could put me in the general location I could find them. The beaches were packed all day due to the 100+ degree heat in Southern California so I had to wait until evening to search as the beaches were too crowded.

I got out to the area just before sunset and began to grid the area. After several passes and no ring I expanded my search and two passes later I got the double tone of two rings in the sand on my Minelab Manticore. First the wedding band and then the engagement ring. Another double ring recovery in Ventura by Dave The RingFinder!

Wait — Time Is Critical After a Ring Loss in Ventura or Santa Barbara County

Whether you lost a ring, necklace, bracelet, or other jewelry on a Ventura or Santa Barbara County beach, in shallow surf, in a backyard, at a park, or in an open field — the clock starts the moment it’s gone. Shifting tides, moving sand, and other detectorists can all work against recovery the longer you wait. Skip the metal detector rental and trust the expert — Dave The RingFinder.

Dave The RingFinder proudly serves:

Ventura County: Ventura · Oxnard · Port Hueneme · Camarillo · Thousand Oaks · Moorpark · Simi Valley · Fillmore · Santa Paula · Ojai

Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara · Carpinteria · Goleta · Montecito · Summerland · Lompoc · Santa Maria · Solvang · Buellton

Notable beaches and recovery locations: Mondo’s Beach · Surfer’s Point · San Buenaventura State Beach · Rincon Beach · Carpinteria State Beach · East Beach Santa Barbara · West Beach Santa Barbara · McGrath State Beach Oxnard · Silver Strand Beach · Mandalay Beach

Dave also occasionally takes on recoveries in nearby Malibu by request — reach out if your loss happened outside the core service area above.

About Dave The RingFinder — Ventura County’s Metal Detecting Specialist

Dave The RingFinder has been recovering lost jewelry with a metal detector since 2011 and has operated full-time as a professional ring and jewelry recovery specialist since 2017. Also known as The Metal Detective, Dave brings professional-grade equipment, deep local knowledge of Ventura and Santa Barbara County beaches and tides, and a genuine passion for reuniting people with their most treasured possessions. Every recovery is personal.

Before you spend an afternoon chasing down a metal detector rental in Ventura or Santa Barbara County, make one call instead. Dave has the equipment, the experience, and the track record — and he works on your behalf from the moment you contact him.

📞 Call or text Dave 24/7: 805-290-5009
🌐 davetheringfinder.com

Lost something? Don’t rent — trust the expert. Dave The RingFinder is here to bring your jewelry home.

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LOST RING FOLLY BEACH SC

  • from Summerville (South Carolina, United States)
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My name is Jeff Monaldi.

I became a member of The Ring Finders with a goal of helping you find your lost ring, jewelry or valuable item.

You could rent a metal detector, but they aren’t at the level serious detectorists use and rely on to get results – especially in challenging conditions.  A better suggestion is to hire a metal detecting specialist with expertise and high-quality equipment for the best chance in finding what you thought was lost forever.

Search locations include Summerville SC, Charleston SC, Isle of Palms SC and Folly Beach SC beaches and surrounding areas. I search predominantly local area beaches, surf, and ocean (scuba diving depth depending on conditions), accessible parks and yards with authorization as needed.

Available day, night, and weekends as much as I can support outside of normal work schedule.  Please contact me as soon as possible if you have lost your item on the beach or in the water and note the time and tide conditions.  Thank you for your trust in The Ring Finders membership team’s proven reputation and success!

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LOST RING CHARLESTON SC

  • from Summerville (South Carolina, United States)
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My name is Jeff Monaldi.

I became a member of The Ring Finders with a goal of helping you find your lost ring, jewelry or valuable item.

You could rent a metal detector, but they aren’t at the level serious detectorists use and rely on to get results – especially in challenging conditions.  A better suggestion is to hire a metal detecting specialist with expertise and high-quality equipment for the best chance in finding what you thought was lost forever.

Search locations include Summerville SC, Charleston SC, Isle of Palms SC and Folly Beach SC beaches and surrounding areas. I search predominantly local area beaches, surf, and ocean (scuba diving depth depending on conditions), accessible parks and yards with authorization as needed.

Available day, night, and weekends as much as I can support outside of normal work schedule.  Please contact me as soon as possible if you have lost your item on the beach or in the water and note the time and tide conditions.  Thank you for your trust in The Ring Finders membership team’s proven reputation and success!

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LOST RING ISLE OF PALMS SC

  • from Summerville (South Carolina, United States)
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My name is Jeff Monaldi.

I became a member of The Ring Finders with a goal of helping you find your lost ring, jewelry or valuable item.

You could rent a metal detector, but they aren’t at the level serious detectorists use and rely on to get results – especially in challenging conditions.  A better suggestion is to hire a metal detecting specialist with expertise and high-quality equipment for the best chance in finding what you thought was lost forever.

Search locations include Summerville SC, Charleston SC, Isle of Palms SC and Folly Beach SC beaches and surrounding areas. I search predominantly local area beaches, surf, and ocean (scuba diving depth depending on conditions), accessible parks and yards with authorization as needed.

Available day, night, and weekends as much as I can support outside of normal work schedule.  Please contact me as soon as possible if you have lost your item on the beach or in the water and note the time and tide conditions.  Thank you for your trust in The Ring Finders membership team’s proven reputation and success!

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LOST RING SUMMERVILLE, SC

  • from Summerville (South Carolina, United States)
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My name is Jeff Monaldi.

I became a member of The Ring Finders with a goal of helping you find your lost ring, jewelry or valuable item.

You could rent a metal detector, but they aren’t at the level serious detectorists use and rely on to get results – especially in challenging conditions.  A better suggestion is to hire a metal detecting specialist with expertise and high-quality equipment for the best chance in finding what you thought was lost forever.

Search locations include Summerville SC, Charleston SC, Isle of Palms SC and Folly Beach SC beaches and surrounding areas. I search predominantly local area beaches, surf, and ocean (scuba diving depth depending on conditions), accessible parks and yards with authorization as needed.

Available day, night, and weekends as much as I can support outside of normal work schedule.  Please contact me as soon as possible if you have lost your item on the beach or in the water and note the time and tide conditions.  Thank you for your trust in The Ring Finders membership team’s proven reputation and success!

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Lost Gold Wedding Ring Found in Sorrento, Louisiana — A Family Heirloom Returned

  • from New Orleans (Louisiana, United States)
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On Sunday evening, I received a message from Jason in Sorrento, Louisiana. He had lost his 14-karat gold wedding band while working on his boat earlier that day, and he had spent most of the day trying to find it.

This ring carried much more than monetary value. It had belonged to his great-uncle, a Marine who served in World War II and the Korean War. Jason wore it as his wedding ring, making it both a symbol of his marriage and a treasured connection to his family.

During the boat maintenance, a grease gun had malfunctioned. Jason suspected the missing ring was covered in grease, making it even harder to spot in the grass. He searched for hours, bought a metal detector, and even waited until dark to try looking with a bright light. Nothing had worked.

Unsure what else to do, he turned to ChatGPT and asked whether anyone helped people find lost rings. That search led him to me through The Ring Finders.

After confirming the ring had been lost on land, I arranged to come to Sorrento the following morning. On Monday, I made the trip out and searched the area. I was able to locate the missing gold band and return it to the family within about 20 minutes

Recoveries like this are why I enjoy doing this work. A ring can hold generations of memories, and helping return that connection to someone is incredibly rewarding. I’m glad Jason reached out and that his great-uncle’s ring is back where it belongs.

Lost a ring in Sorrento, Gonzales, Ascension Parish, or elsewhere in Southeast Louisiana?

My name is Anthony Cuccia, and I help recover lost rings and jewelry through The Ring Finders. If you’ve lost something in grass, a yard, or another outdoor area, send me a text with the location and a description of what happened.

I work on a “pay what you feel it’s worth” basis, with no fixed search fee or fuel surcharge. Text is the best way to reach me and helps me understand your situation.

Even if you’ve already searched or tried a metal detector yourself, there may still be a chance to recover it.

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Metal Detecting Service finds lost gold ring in grass, Umatilla Florida.

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. My name is Mike McInroe…Central Florida Ring Finder at 321-363-6029. On land, in the water, the grass, sand, in cars and houses…rings, jewelry, keys, phones, property markers and more!



This search began when Kimberly texted me about a lost gold ring in her front yard. She was planting flowers and setting up a new birdbath/water fountain and was working with a pile of decorative rocks. Later when she went to shower she realized her gold diamond ring was not on her finger. She thought her ring could have come off while she had her hands in the dirt while planting her flowers or maybe when she was washing her hands off with the hose over the grass. She spent an hour or so looking but soon realized she needed a metal detector and while searching the internet she came across theringfinder.com website and one of my stories and decided to give me a call.

When I arrived and looked the situation over there were a number of places where her ring could be hiding so I decided to detect the simplest place first…where she washed the dirt off of her hands. The grass was very thick but a good metal detector could easily punch down through the grass and detect a gold ring…but it was not there! I then detected the 20 small plants that Kimberly had planted thinking her gold ring could have easily slipped off while doing that action…and again no ring! Next were the decorative stones and no ring there either! Kimberly suggested pulling up the plants to make detecting easier and allowing the machine to detect deeper as well so I said ok and in the meantime I decided to cover the small grassy areas on both sides of the sort sidewalk leading from the driveway to the circular fountain and BINGO…right at the corner of the sidewalk and driveway my Deus 2 gave a sharp clear signal of #56 and as I parted the grass I could see Kimberly’s lost gold ring! Kimberly was overjoyed and so relieved and her picture gives a little glimpse of how she felt.

So how can I help you find what you have lost? Don’t wait…call, text or leave me message at 321-363-6029 and let’s talk!
Mike McInroe…honored to be a member of theringfinders.com

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